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Online Zoom Talk
Tickets £4 non-members from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk Thursday, 22nd April 2021 7pm - 8.30pm |
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Seed Sowing, the Basics of How & Where
essential info for beginners & a good refresher for old hands
Tim Foster
local author, lecturer and allotmenter
essential info for beginners & a good refresher for old hands
Tim Foster
local author, lecturer and allotmenter
image courtesy Francesco Gallarotti via unsplash.com
Tim Foster is a popular and knowledgeable speaker, known to many of our members, sharing his know-how from years of practical organic horticulture.
Published in 2013 his first book “Good Earth Gardening, a friendly guide to growing vegetables organically” teaches gardeners of all abilities how to grow vegetables organically in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. He has taught Organic Horticulture and RHS courses for many years and the tale of the later publication of his "Fruit for Life" tells you much about his sense of humour, love of growing and inspiring others:
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/bath-chronicle/20190912/282952451894047
He makes a welcome return then as our speaker this month to explore the world of Seeds and the various ways to start them off - for different seeds at changing times and in variable growing conditions to ensure good germination - plus time too to have your questions answered.
Published in 2013 his first book “Good Earth Gardening, a friendly guide to growing vegetables organically” teaches gardeners of all abilities how to grow vegetables organically in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. He has taught Organic Horticulture and RHS courses for many years and the tale of the later publication of his "Fruit for Life" tells you much about his sense of humour, love of growing and inspiring others:
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/bath-chronicle/20190912/282952451894047
He makes a welcome return then as our speaker this month to explore the world of Seeds and the various ways to start them off - for different seeds at changing times and in variable growing conditions to ensure good germination - plus time too to have your questions answered.
Are you looking for an Allotment ? - click here for Link to online search
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are the Webinars currently available to book, short courses on various topics available on different dates and times:
- Successful composting every time
- Planning your growing plot
- First steps in organic growing
- Introduction to the principles of organic growing
- Growing winter veg
- Encouraging wildlife
- Introduction to seed saving .... and more.
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives:,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Events are curtailed but here are a few sites to watch:
Incredible Edibles Bristol: only work parties at the Incredible learning Zone and at the gardens in Millenium Square will continue where social distancing is practicable. For volunteering opportunities with Incredible Edible Bristol contact Lou, volunteer co-ordinator, at: volunteer@ediblebristol.org.uk.
Other Sites - see also Links Page
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Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol):
https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Windmill Hill City Farm: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Community Farm Chew Magna: https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
